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UM Libraries Faculty Survey

About the Survey

The University of Miami Libraries (UML) are partnering with Ithaka S+R, a national research organization, to launch a survey of all University of Miami faculty. The survey will run from October 29 to December 5, 2018.

The survey results will help UM Libraries gain valuable insight on how faculty research, teach, and publish, and how UML can plan for the right strategy and mix of services to best facilitate the needs of the UM community. Furthermore, the survey results will inform planning for a new Faculty Research Commons in the Otto G. Richter Library.

On Monday, October 29, a survey link was sent to all UM faculty and administrators from Charles Eckman, Dean of Libraries, by Ithaka (surveys@ithaka.org) with the subject header "UM Libraries Faculty Survey: Participate to shape future services.”

All UM faculty are encouraged to take the survey.

The survey should take approximately 20–25 minutes to complete; Faculty members who complete the survey will receive a $5 Starbucks eGift Card as gratitude and appreciation for their time and willingness to participate.

The survey will remain available for completion until Monday, December 5, 2018. If you have any questions, concerns, or you would like to receive additional information, please contact:

What will the survey be used for?
The survey results will inform planning and decision-making with respect to the creation of a new Faculty Research Commons in the Otto G. Richter Library, as well as guide decisions concerning research and teaching resources.

Who is being surveyed?
All UM faculty are encouraged to take the survey.

What topics will be included on the survey?
Discovery and access, scholarly communications, research topics and practices, including collaboration within research projects, the role of the library, and library space planning.

When can I take the survey?
The survey will run from October 29 to December 5, 2018.

How do I take the survey?
On Monday, October 29, a survey link was sent to all UM faculty and administrators from Charles Eckman, Dean of Libraries, by Ithaka (surveys@ithaka.org) with the subject header "UM Libraries Faculty Survey: Participate to shape future services.”

Is the survey anonymous?
Yes, the survey is anonymous, and results will only be reported in the aggregate.

How long will it take to complete to the survey?
The survey should take approximately 20–25 minutes to complete.

What are the incentives of taking the survey?
You will receive a $5 Starbucks eGift Card for completing the survey, as gratitude and appreciation for your time and willingness to participate.

Once the survey is completed, you will be automatically redirected to a separate web form, where you will be asked to enter your contact information solely in order to receive the $5 Starbucks eGift Card. The contact information form is not connected to the survey submission; thus, your anonymity will be protected.

UM Libraries will start distributing the eGift Cards at the conclusion of the survey (December 05, 2018).

Is the survey under IRB (Institutional Review Board) review?
No. This survey falls outside of the IRB's purview; therefore, it has received exempt status.